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This studio/performance multimodal course builds on concepts and practices from Applied Dance Fundamentals II.  Focuses on brain-compatible teaching practice in established dance technique classes.  Required for Dance Majors and Minors.

Emphasis is on basic kinesiology principles and terminology as applied to dance training and technique with a focus on muscular-skeletal anatomy and function.  Includes assessment of core strength, muscular strength, balance, flexibility, and skeletal alignment in the context of a typical dance class.  Familiarizes students with common dance injuries, their causes, and basic methods of care and rehabilitation.  All of these areas will be applied to creating a safe and effective dance class.  Required for Dance Majors and Minors.

Special Topics in Dance will offer instruction and experiences in dance-related courses such as specialized dance techniques, dance theory and pedagogy. May be repeated once.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on complex contemporary dance techniques while exploring creativity and individual movement styles.  May be repeated for credit.

A studio/performance-oriented course that focuses on mastery of advanced level ballet technique and includes complex movement combinations, improvisation, and creativity.  May be repeated for credit.

This course is designed to meet the needs of students to better understand the developmental considerations and the scope and sequence of dance curricular design and teaching methods appropriate to a wide range of ages and groups. National Dance Standards and application of assessment methods also will be utilized.